LAHORE: The government of Punjab launched the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025 last month, under which thousands of the latest laptops will be distributed among meritorious students of matriculation, intermediate (inter), and postgraduate levels.
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Under the laptop scheme, students in the province will get Core i7 and 13th-generation laptops. These high-performance laptops will support students in their academic and research endeavors.
Specially 2000 minority students along with position holders in Secondary and Higher Secondary School Examinations will be able to receive the laptops. Additionally, students from South Punjab will make up 32% of the laptop recipients.
Allocations under the laptop scheme
The laptops will be allocated to 20,000 university students, 14,000 college students, 4,000 technical and agricultural college students, and 2,000 medical and dental college students.
The scheme will benefit students studying a range of disciplines, including computer science, medicine, science, engineering, social sciences, business, language, veterinary medicine, and agriculture.
How to register for the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme
Unlike previous years, the Punjab govt has announced that there will be no online application platform for the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025.
Instead, the data of eligible students will be compiled directly by educational institutions.
The institutions will submit their lists of chosen students to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Punjab.
Later, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Punjab will validate and release the final list of selected students.
Students who meet the eligibility criteria can easily register for the scheme through the official portal of the laptop scheme: testlpt.punjabhec.gov.pk.
Eligibility criteria for the laptop scheme
The eligibility criteria for getting the laptop under the Punjab government’s scheme include:
- Must be domiciled in any district of Punjab.
- Applicant’s age should not exceed 22 years as of the last date.
- Family monthly income should be less than Rs 300,000 (Affidavit will be required).
- The applicant must be enrolled in the selected subjects in the selected universities and colleges in Fall Session 2024.
The selection of students for the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme will be based on the following factors:
- Academic Performance: Students with higher marks and GPAs will be prioritized.
- Written Exam: Some students may be required to pass an online written exam.
- Document Verification: All submitted documents will be verified by the Punjab Higher Education Commission.
